[Colonel]

I've got a Luger that my Dad had for a long time. It is in its original box. I think it has 1930 or something like that stamped on it ... but the problem with it is that it is a gun that they brought back in after the war and refurbished it with parts from other guns, so the serial numbers don't match. I took it to a dealer one time and he told me that it was worth $300 or $400 bucks or something like that ... but he said the box was worth even more because nobody saved the boxes and that they were kinda rare.

[Arkan]

I bet you could fetch more than the $400 quote the dealer gave you. +1 on the box though.

[Johnj]

[img]http://dragoncollector.free.fr/img/Galerie%20Photos/MILITARIA/Pistolet%20Luger%20Parabellum%20P08%209mm%208%20co ups.jpg[/img]

This is a Luger, a P-08.

[img]http://dragoncollector.free.fr/img/Galerie%20Photos/MILITARIA/Pistolet%20Walther%20P38%209mm%208coups.jpg[/img]

This is a Walther P-38.

[Xorcist [USA]]

My girlfriend's father was in the Bulge and while in France they came across a German arms factory.

He snagged a P-38 with holster and sent it back to the states. It has never been fired and is still in the original packing grease.

I handled it once but do not remember when it was made.

It's a shame she has four brothers who will pass it on so I will never have it in my possesion when we get married.

[Arkan]

Ok, i have the gun now. It's a P-38 with no markings other than a few very small german eagle markings. The serial #'s match throughout the gun and i think, even on one of the mags. I need to find a magnifying glass to see better. Right now i'm eating a sandwich and i don't want to touch the gun.

The gun looks just like this except better condition. (same photo John J posted)
[img]http://dragoncollector.free.fr/img/Galerie%20Photos/MILITARIA/Pistolet%20Walther%20P38%209mm%208coups.jpg[/img]

Ok, i'm no WWII gun aficionado but, did the Krauts use these P38's also or were they "German Police" only weapons. It's definately not a luger like the one John J posted. There is no name brand on the gun like "Walther"....just the P.38 insignia on the tip of the slide.

I'll edit this thread when i take a few pics. I just hate my dig camera, it's a piece of shit.
btw, only paid $200 for it.

[geRV]

Germans did use the p38, far as im aware the luger was discontinued before ww2 and was replaced with the p38. Lots of germans kept their lugers instead of changing sidearms though.

edit: yup was being replaced around 1938

[quote:03d5a]The Pistole 08 was the standard side arm for the German Army during both world wars, but was being replaced by the Walther P38 by 1938. By that time the Luger pistol was simply too expensive for military use due to its high standard of manufacturing. Another reason for the demise of the Luger pistol's military use may have been its sensitivity to dirt and dust resulting in malfunctions. The rarity of this weapon made it a sought souvenir and trophy by Allied forces for its accuracy and superiority to the P38.[/quote:03d5a]

[Arkan]

[img]http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/5853/p38bdz9.jpg[/img]

I hate this POS camera but there it is. The finish is really nice and it came with a side holster and 2 mags.

[Arkan]

Hey, look at what i got to go along with that P-38. Another WWII survivor from the same seller.


[img]http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/3781/wargunsxg6.jpg[/img]

I guess i have to get a few WWII rifles next eh?

[Whatada]

me want.

[Simo Häyhä]

No its not a numbers matching gun.

Ps- are you selling any of those pistols?

[Arkan]

[quote="Simo Häyhä":88c2c]No its not a numbers matching gun.

Ps- are you selling any of those pistols?[/quote:88c2c]

The P-38 may go to a friend of mine. I'd rather shoot a gun as opposed to just letting it sit there. He knows how much i paid for it and is willing to give me more. As for that .45, i'm gonna shoot it so it's a keeper.

The guy selling off his stuff has another 1911 series 70 target .45 and another one but in 9mm (both Colts). And he also has a few revolvers. A few Smiths, Colts, and 1 Ruger. I'm thinking of making him an offer and taking everything he's got, then parting it out. Let me know if you're interested in anything in particular. As long as you live in the states, we can do a transaction through an FFL dealer.

[Eames]

sweet weaopons man. i have an all matching parts 1916 WWI luger thats in great condition, i take it to the range and shoot it every now and then and its awesome using a weapon that you know saw combat over 90 years ago.